Fórsa has told the Department of Social Protection that all Intreo services should be delivered on an online basis, with an appointment system for essential and emergency appointments.

Paid-up Fórsa members working in the civil and public service, and in non-commercial State agencies, have now received an email with a ‘unique voter code,’ which enables them to cast their vote in the ballot on a proposed new public service agreement.

Fórsa has raised concerns about workplace safety in the houses of the Oireachtas, where the union represents around 200 members in clerical, executive, Dáil usher and other grades.

Fórsa has called for engagement with unions on an official target that 20% of public service operations should be done remotely. 

A worrying 47% of Irish workplaces were found to be in breach of Covid-19 guidelines following Health and Safety Authority (HSA) safety inspections since last May.

Fórsa has met with probation service management on foot of a recent survey regarding workplace concerns and the ongoing pandemic.

Fórsa’s response to media reports that Gardaí would be training “park rangers” to tackle wildlife crime was published in the Irish Times earlier this week. It was a response to an article published on 19^th January 2021. 

If accepted, the proposed new public service agreement, Building Momentum, would run from January 2021 to December 2022. It allows for two pay increases, each worth 1% of annual salary or €500 a year, whichever is the greater.

Fórsa has met with management at Forensic Science Ireland on foot of an in-depth survey carried out by the union to identify concerns around a proposed move to a purpose-built facility in Backweston, Kildare